Conductor Trainee-Temple, TX
About The Position
BNSF is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation department, which coordinates train operations, scheduling, and dispatching to move freight safely and efficiently. Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and support the efficiency of the rail network through company-paid on-the-job and classroom training lasting up to 19 weeks. Training includes travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas. This is a full-time position of at least 40 hours per week. It is subject to on-call availability 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal depending on weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including extended stays within the designated seniority region. Employees hired at this primary-recall location have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce. The position has a 60-day probationary period, and relocation assistance is not available. The work is safety-sensitive and may take place in extreme weather, on uneven surfaces, and around loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and applicable federal and state regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, participate in safety practices, and respond appropriately to concerns and emergencies. Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues assessed under the applicable union agreement.
Requirements
- Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
- Be at least 18 years old, or turn 18 by the stated start date.
- Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work safely in the described conditions and schedule.
- Meet the position’s travel requirements, including extended stays in the designated seniority region.
- Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
- Lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Learn to identify, interpret, and use hand signals from near and far, and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
- Visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light) colors, see at night, and distinguish colors on computer display screens.
- Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
- Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
- Climb and descend ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
- Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; sit frequently with breaks; and walk or work on uneven surfaces.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Join SMART-TD or BLET and pay union dues as required by the union agreement.
Responsibilities
- Obtain, receive, and act on oral and written information using various devices, and monitor and report daily work.
- Climb on and off equipment; manage hand brakes; connect and disconnect air hoses; and replace broken railcar knuckles.
- Interpret signals for train movement and judge or control speed and clearance distances.
- Operate track switches and derails to change train routing, and check switch points for proper alignment.
- Switch and spot cars, determine train make-up, and inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations.
- Monitor track conditions for problems and report conditions observed on passing trains.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, participate in safety conversations, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
Benefits
- Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care network options.
- Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan.
- Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
- Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
